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[Col. Nicholas Copeland letter to Martin Bridgman, April 25, 1835]

1835 letter of Col. Nicholas Copeland to his son-in-law Martin Bridgman of Arkansas, enticing him to move to Texas. The letter discusses the price of land and cattle, as well as the profitability of crops such as cotton and corn. Copeland adds a note for Harry Currin, a free African-American, stating that Texas is a safe place to settle. His land grant (settlement & fortification) described in the letter was 25 miles west of the Trinity River just before crossing the Navasota River. This le… more

Date: April 25, 1835

Creator: Copeland, Nicholas

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Other

Pinless Clothes-Line.

Patent for "a simple device constructed of connected links and provided with means for engaging articles to be suspended therefrom, such means being so constructed as to prevent displacement when subjected to severe strains." (Lines 9-14) Includes instructions and illustrations.

Date: August 25, 1896

Creator: Cooper, John A.

Item Type: Patent

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Whiffletree-Clip.

A patent for a whiffletree hook and accompanying attachments meant to replace lap-links in harnesses. Illustrations and material recommendations included.

Date: February 25, 1902

Creator: Curry, Jasper